Iran must allow the return of IAEA inspectors to all nuclear sites: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What was announced
Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Last month, the IAEA Board of Governors took a decisive step in reporting Iran to the Security Council for continued non-compliance with her nuclear safeguards obligations.
- It was the first time for two decades that the Board has made such a referral.
- That reflects the gravity of the concern faced by the international community.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “Iran has amassed a stockpile of over 400kg of uranium enriched to 60%.”
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK government department) · more news
Global and regional bodies
- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Foreign affairs.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/iran-must-allow-the-return-of-iaea-inspectors-to-all-nuclear-sites
- Published 2026-10-27 15:51:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-27 16:00:13 UTC from GOV.UK
- Saved copy: receipt 3135, with its SHA-256 fingerprint
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